Wingback Chairs
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Pine
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Central American Wingback Chairs
Horn, Leather
Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Wire
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
1960s American Vintage Wingback Chairs
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood, Cotton, Damask
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1980s Romantic Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1990s Canadian Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Plywood
1990s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Polystyrene
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Polystyrene
1990s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1980s Classical Roman Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Canvas
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique, New and Vintage Wingback Chairs
They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s.
Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace.
Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spinoffs to playful contemporary adaptations (like the Bear chair by Pierre Yovanovitch, wherein the place of wings are furry ears — a cheeky send-up of Hans Wegner’s iconic mid-century Papa Bear chair).
Shop the most innovative versions of wingback chairs today on 1stDibs.
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